CVE-2023-21250 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's Bluetooth stack allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction or privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-21250?
CVE-2023-21250 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 12 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In gatt_end_operation of gatt_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21250?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21250?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-21250 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21250 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-261068592, ASB-A-261068592, GHSA-hqx8-8q89-hgcx.